Sustainability Tip: Less is More Fashionable – How to Create a Capsule Wardrobe
Some of the outfits from my capsule wardrobe, a minimalist collection of clothing that uses a few garments to style many outfits. Here I have 6 outfits made from only …
Inspiration: From Prophecy to Patagonia Bags – Winona LaDuke’s Design for a New, Sustainable Future
Indigenous farmer and leader Winona La Duke — out standing in her field…of hemp. Credit: HEMP By the Alliance Interns Newsletter Team “This is the time of prophecies,” shared Winona …
Inspiration: From Personal to Planetary Health — The Vegan Summerfest
By Alliance President Terry Gips I felt drawn to attend the 50th Anniversary Vegan Summerfest this July to learn the latest vegan science while enjoying delicious plant-based meals and being …
Song of the Week: A Sweet Reminder to Accentuate the Positive and Be Kind – How Lucky We Are by Bobby Pelz, Jr.
By Alliance President Terry Gips Following what has felt to be a rather dark, divisive and difficult summer, there seems to be a new, more hopeful and positive energy coming …
Take Action: Assure a Healthy Future for Our Great Lakes
Michigan national park Isle Royale is consistently chilly and foggy, but offers some of the most pristine views you’ll get of Lake Superior. If you’re willing to brave the cold, …
Sustainability Tip: Sustainability for Your Brain — 7 Steps to Mental Clarity and Dementia Prevention
Neuroscientists require images to understand what’s happening in the brain. Credit: Chase Sherwell/QBI By Alexandra Isham, Alliance Intern from Ohio State University ‘25 Optimal brain health is crucial for maintaining …
Food for Thought: Everything to Know About Blue Carbon and Its Power to Combat Climate Change
Volunteers (including me) shoveling oyster shells (collected from nearby restaurants) to restore the part of a marsh that broke off due to extreme weather events. Credit: Noelia Almanzar By …
Inspiration: Biomimicry is Designing Our Future with Nature’s Help
Janine Benyus has a message for inventors: When solving a design problem, look to nature first. There you’ll find inspired designs for making things waterproof, aerodynamic, solar-powered and more. Credit: …